Carpathian Castle Ruins Tour from Bratislava
45 EUR
Visit off-the-beaten-track places without tourist and souvenirs, but with a special medieval atmosphere instead. This tour takes you to two atmospheric castle ruins with splendid views of the surrounding hills, forests as well as lowlands.
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Available in
- English
Highlights
- Explore the ruins of the Pajštún and Plavecký castles
- Walk through picturesque Carpathian forests
- Relax with a drink at an authentic local pub
Description
Slovakia is a country with an unexpectedly high density of castles and castle ruins, hundreds of which are hidden in Carpathian forests. They were built to protect against Tatar invasions in 13th century, serving for the next 500 years.
During this 6-hour tour, you’ll explore two castle ruins:
1. Pajštún Castle stands proudly above the Little Carpathians and offers splendid views. It was destroyed by Napoleon.
2. Plavecký Castle served as a fortress from 1256–1703. It offers views to the forested Záhorská lowland.
A one-hour hike is included at both locations. Picturesque surroundings and a drink at a local pub are included, too!
There is an option to do an enlongered tour to 4 castles - on demand.
Read moreWhat’s included & not included
- English-speaking guide
- Private transport by car/minivan
- Drink + little snack at a local pub
Meeting point
Namestie SNP 30 or at your accommodation
Reviews from travellers (4)
We explored some spooky and picturesque Slovakian castles. We learned a lot about the Slovakian History, from the Middle Ages to the Communist and post-Communist era. We enjoyed the Slovakian nature: mysterious forests, local wildlife. Very beautiful scenery, untouched by tourism.
But the best part of our tour was our guide, Juro. He was an EXCELLENT guide. Friendly and knowledgeable at the same time. We had become friends by the end of the tour. Thank you Juro for making our trip unforgettable.
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Having said that, this tour was amazing and I'd recommend it to everyone! Our guide Peter knew a lot about the city, gave the tour a personal touch with his stories and (for this kind of tour not unimportant) drove us safely around town, in spite of the weather conditions.
I specifically like how Peter is interested in ruins and abandoned buildings (I am too) and knows where to find them. They are getting fewer, sadly.
I can only imagine how much cooler it would be with warm weather and in the retro cars. Seems I've to take the tour again some time ;)
If you get the chance, take the tour. Period.
When you are in Bratislava, call these boys!!!
- Full refund if you cancel up to 72 hours before the tour
- No booking fees
- Pay by credit card or PayPal
Tour operated by: Authentic Slovakia